The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 38,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
59
67.8
74.7
55.1
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.1 in
99
162.6
101.5
166.5
162.6 in
Length
166.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.55 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
384 mi
Range
439 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
